Managing to Win
October 19–21, 2026 / Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Downtown

Managing to Win

Presented by
Shinn Group Guild Mortgage Higharc
Register early for the best rates Early Bird: Register by 9/25/26

Build your advantage

You can’t control interest rates, buyer demand or what your competitors do. You can control how your business responds.

Managing to Win brings together proven homebuilding fundamentals, modern business strategies and technology you can put to work today. Learn how leading builders are strengthening margins, creating new sources of revenue, sharpening their market position and building more agile operations that can adapt as conditions change.

Then go beyond the strategy. In a hands-on AI and technology workshop, you’ll learn how to connect the systems, data and workflows required to put these ideas into practice.

Day 1

Strengthen the foundation

Day 1 focuses on proven management strategies that you can use immediately to drive measurable results across your entire organization.

Win in any market

Build a differentiated position that helps you capture demand and protect margin through changing conditions.

Unlock new revenue streams

Expand beyond the traditional home sale with joint ventures and new sources of profitable growth.

Build for what’s next

Make smarter technology investments today and create the foundation to put AI to work as your business evolves.

Day 2

Go beyond theory

Day 2 moves from strategy to execution.

AI + Technology Workshop: From Strategy to Systems

See how today’s technology can connect the major functions of your business, eliminate manual handoffs and give your team better information to make faster decisions. You’ll work through how the pieces fit together and identify practical opportunities to apply AI and modern technology within your own operations.

Who should attend

Managing to Win is designed for homebuilding leaders responsible for the performance and future direction of the business, including owners, presidents and senior leaders across operations, finance, sales, marketing and technology.

Come prepared to challenge how your business operates today and leave with practical ideas you can put to work.

Schedule

Monday, October 19th
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Arrive at dock by 3:45pm
Pontoon Saloon river cruise
Join us for an unforgettable Nashville river cruise, blending live music, refreshing drinks and breathtaking views of the city skyline.
6:15pm – 8:30pm
Dinner at Ole Red
Bring your appetite and dancing shoes to Blake Shelton's country music venue and restaurant.
Tuesday, October 20th
7:00am – 8:00am
Breakfast
8:00am – 12:00pm
Strengthen the foundation
Align your team, sharpen accountability and fix operational weaknesses before they get expensive. Learn to separate what you can control from what you can't — and manage accordingly.

Build a profit-first business
Margin is built, not left over. Learn how to close profit leaks, strengthen your financial position and make decisions based on profitability, not just production.
12:00pm – 1:15pm
Lunch on own
1:15pm – 5:00pm
Build for what's next
More technology isn't automatically better technology. Learn to evaluate your systems, spot disconnected processes and prepare your business to use AI as a real competitive advantage.

Win in any market
You can't control the market, but you can control your readiness. Learn to differentiate, protect margin and build the flexibility to capture opportunities others miss.
Wednesday, October 21st
7:00am – 8:00am
Breakfast
8:00am – 12:00pm
From strategy to systems: AI + technology workshop

CPE Credit

Attendees receive a letter of attendance to submit for CPE credit upon completion of the course.

Space is limited, register early

We limit the number of attendees to provide participants with personal attention and a highly-interactive learning experience. Attendees receive valuable insight and advice from our experts and have the opportunity to collaborate with peers from across the country.

Register now Early Bird: Register by 9/25/26
Investment

Register early for the best rates

First attendee
$1,250
Early Bird
$1,500 Standard
September 25 - October 12
$1,750 Last Minute
After October 12
Second attendee & more
$1,000
Early Bird
$1,250 Standard
September 25 - October 12
$1,500 Last Minute
After October 12

Registration fee includes tuition, seminar manual, breakfast and refreshment breaks. It does not include hotel room, lunch, dinner or travel.

Prices subject to change without notice. Payment is required at the time of registration to hold space.

Refund Policy

  • Cancellations up to 10 business days prior to the event are subject to a 5% processing fee.
  • No refunds or credits are given for no-shows and cancellations within 10 business days prior to the event.

Event organizers reserve the right to cancel or change a seminar at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to insufficient enrollment and trainer availability. If we need to cancel or change a seminar, registrants will be given the option of a refund or transferring to the next available date. Event organizers are not liable for any expenses incurred due to seminar changes or cancellations.

Hotel reservations

We have secureed a discounted room rate at the Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Downtown, 170 4th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219.

Use the link below to book your room within the Managing to Win block.

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